Amadd9 guitar chord
The Amadd9 chord (A minor added 9th) is built from the notes A, C, E and B, formula 1–b3–5–9.
- Notes
- A C E B
- Type
- minor added 9th
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 4
x02410How to play Amadd9
The easiest Amadd9 shape is x02410, starting around fret 1. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
A wistful, open-sounding minor chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Amadd9 chord?
Amadd9 contains A, C, E and B. Its formula is 1–b3–5–9.
Is Amadd9 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x02410.
What can I play instead of Amadd9?
Am is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Amadd9 is too hard or too busy.